2 jurors recuse from Trump hush money trial, one says ‘intimidated’

US News: NEW YORK: Two jurors in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial were dismissed Thursday, one after expressing doubt about her ability to be f. Source

20 Syrian pro-government forces killed in IS attacks: Monitor

Middle East News: Islamic State group fighters on Thursday killed 20 Syrian soldiers and affiliated pro-government forces in two attacks on Damascus-controlled areas of Source

WHO defines diseases spread ‘through the air’

Rest of World News: NEW DELHI: The World Health Organization (WHO) and approximately 500 experts have reached a consensus on the definition of airborne diseases. Source

Iran and Israel’s open warfare after decades of shadow war

Middle East News: Israel launched a strike on Iranian soil after Iran’s previous actions. The enmity between the two nations spans decades, marked by shadow wars, cland Source

2 dead in suicide attack on vehicle carrying foreigners in Karachi

Pakistan News: A vehicle carrying five foreign nationals was targeted in a suicide attack in Karachi’s Landhi area on Friday. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Source

Flights divert around western Iran as one report says explosions heard near Isfahan | World News

Middle East News: Commercial flights divert routes over western Iran without explanation as tensions remain high in the wider Middle East. Iranian state television acknowledges ‘loud noise’ near Isfahan. Source

NYPD arrest at pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University | World News

US News: NYPD arrest over 100 students at a pro-Palestine protest on Columbia University campus. Incident follows Columbia President’s testimony on antisemitism. Mayor Adams emphasizes law enforcement and university policies.…